Founder of the Pageant Ms Bethsheba Russell said the competition began five years ago and that the contestants represent a broad spectrum of young, intelligent and talented young women.

She said the event is a stepping stone for the young women to show off their beauty and talents, enhance their self-esteem and prepare them for their career paths in the future.

Contestants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or better. The competition was in three classes, Little Miss, Medi Miss and Ulti Miss. The students had to display their talents in a number of areas.

Ms Younique Farquharson, a six-year-old Grade 2 student from St. Pauls Methodist College captured the Little Miss crown. Ms. Nichana Miller of St. Mary Patricia secured the Medi Miss High Abrave title and 14-year-old Rebecca Mader, and ninth grade student from Tabernacle Baptist Christian Academy walked off with the Ulti Miss crown.

The event was held December 16 in the Grand Bahama Room of the Our Lucaya Resort.